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What is the primary function of rods in the retina?
What is the primary function of rods in the retina?
- Detect light during dim lighting conditions (correct)
- Regenerate quickly in bright light
- Provide sharp color images in daylight
- Absorb only red light wavelengths
What is formed when opsin combines with retinal?
What is formed when opsin combines with retinal?
- Photoreceptor cell
- Rhodopsin decay
- Vitamin A
- Visual pigment (correct)
Which type of visual pigment is associated with rods?
Which type of visual pigment is associated with rods?
- Photopigment yellow
- Cantaxanthin
- Rhodopsin (correct)
- Lutein
What is the primary function of the conjunctiva?
What is the primary function of the conjunctiva?
How many cones are found in the human retina?
How many cones are found in the human retina?
Which of the following statements about cones is true?
Which of the following statements about cones is true?
During which light conditions do cones primarily function?
During which light conditions do cones primarily function?
What type of vision do rods primarily provide?
What type of vision do rods primarily provide?
What is the significance of convergence in rod-fed circuits?
What is the significance of convergence in rod-fed circuits?
What is the size of the fovea centralis?
What is the size of the fovea centralis?
Where are cones most highly concentrated in the retina?
Where are cones most highly concentrated in the retina?
Which visual pigments correspond to cones?
Which visual pigments correspond to cones?
What happens in the optic disc region of the retina?
What happens in the optic disc region of the retina?
What is one of the functions of the pigmented layer of the retina?
What is one of the functions of the pigmented layer of the retina?
Which type of cell in the retina is responsible for transmitting visual impulses?
Which type of cell in the retina is responsible for transmitting visual impulses?
What role do ciliary muscles play in the eye?
What role do ciliary muscles play in the eye?
What structural feature of the fovea allows for a maximal degree of distinct vision?
What structural feature of the fovea allows for a maximal degree of distinct vision?
Why does each cone in the fovea provide a private pathway to the cerebral cortex?
Why does each cone in the fovea provide a private pathway to the cerebral cortex?
What role do the pigmented layers of the retina play in vision at the fovea?
What role do the pigmented layers of the retina play in vision at the fovea?
How is phototransduction initiated when light hits the photoreceptor cells?
How is phototransduction initiated when light hits the photoreceptor cells?
What effect does the closure of Na channels have on photoreceptor cells when exposed to light?
What effect does the closure of Na channels have on photoreceptor cells when exposed to light?
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Conjunctiva
Conjunctiva
A clear membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eye. It produces mucous that lubricates the eye, prevents dryness, and protects the eye.
Vascular Tunic
Vascular Tunic
The middle layer of the eye, containing blood vessels and structures that supply nutrients and oxygen to the eye.
Ciliary Muscles
Ciliary Muscles
Muscles within the eye that control the shape of the lens, allowing for focusing.
Ciliary Processes
Ciliary Processes
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Retina
Retina
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Optic Disc
Optic Disc
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Fovea Centralis
Fovea Centralis
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Rods
Rods
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Opsin
Opsin
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Rhodopsin
Rhodopsin
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Macula Lutea
Macula Lutea
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Convergence
Convergence
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What is the fovea centralis?
What is the fovea centralis?
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Why is the fovea centralis thinner than other parts of the retina?
Why is the fovea centralis thinner than other parts of the retina?
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How does the fovea centralis ensure sharp vision?
How does the fovea centralis ensure sharp vision?
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What is the electrical response of photoreceptor cells to light?
What is the electrical response of photoreceptor cells to light?
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How do bipolar cells respond to light?
How do bipolar cells respond to light?
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Study Notes
Level 3 Semester 5 Module (CNS)
- This module focuses on the eye, including its structure and function.
- The conjunctiva covers the inner surface of the eyelids and anterior surface of the eye.
- It produces mucous that lubricates the eye and prevents dryness.
- The conjunctiva protects the eye.
Components of the Eye
- Fibrous Tunic:
- Sclera: The white outer layer.
- Cornea: Transparent front portion.
- Vascular Tunic:
- Choroid: Dark pigmented layer behind the retina.
- Ciliary body: Muscular structure that controls lens shape.
- Iris: Coloured portion of the eye.
- Sensory Tunic:
- Retina: Light-sensitive layer.
- Contains photoreceptors (rods and cones).
- Macula lutea: Contains cones for color vision.
- Fovea centralis: Specific region of sharpest vision.
- Cones are densely packed for high acuity and color vision, while other areas have a higher density of rods for low-light vision.
- Optic disc/blind spot: Where optic nerve exits the eye; lacks photoreceptors.
- Rods:
- Number: ~100,000,000
- Function: Low-light vision (shades of gray), peripheral vision.
- Cones:
- Number: ~5,000,000
- Function: High-light vision (color), central vision.
- Retina: Light-sensitive layer.
Visual Pigments:
- Visual pigments are composed of retinal (made from vitamin A) and opsin (a protein).
- The combination of opsin and retinal form visual pigments in rods and cones.
- Rhodopsin (in rods) absorbs light throughout the visible spectrum, sensitive to green light.
- Color vision is produced by retinal and opsin in cones combining to form pigments sensitive to red, green, or blue light.
Retinal Layers
- Pigmented Layer:
- Absorbs light and prevents reflection.
- Carries out phagocytosis (removes worn out photoreceptor cells).
- Stores vitamin A.
- Neural Layer:
- Contains photoreceptors (rods and cones).
- Bipolar cells connect photoreceptors to ganglion cells.
- Ganglion cells transmit signals to the brain as action potentials.
Convergence
- The number of photoreceptors (rods and cones) significantly exceeds the number of ganglion cells.
- Many photoreceptors share a single ganglion cell.
- In rods, a high degree of convergence exists resulting in a low visual acuity in dim light.
- In cones, a low degree of convergence exists resulting in high visual acuity in bright light.
Fovea Centralis
- Central pit in the macula lutea, responsible for sharp vision.
- Highly concentrated cones with decreased layers for maximal light reaching cones.
- No convergence - each cone directly connected to an optic nerve fiber.
Electrophysiology of Vision
- Rods: Hyperpolarization in response to light.
- Cones: Hyperpolarization or depolarization in response to light.
- Bipolar cells: Hyperpolarization or depolarization in response to light.
- Ganglion cells: Depolarization in response to light.
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Explore the complex structure and function of the eye in this CNS Level 3 Semester 5 module. Learn about the various components such as the fibrous tunic, vascular tunic, and sensory tunic, including the critical roles of the retina and conjunctiva. This quiz aims to enhance your understanding of eye anatomy and physiology.
